Many horse owners think the existence of the prefrontal cortex is a major controversy in equine science. It’s not. It’s just an area that’s riddled with misinformation. Curiously, most people—horsey ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Listening to rhythmic music, particularly music with a pronounced groove, elicits a heightened sense of excitement, prompting individuals to instinctively move their bodies in sync with ...

Prefrontal cortex biopsies taken for research purposes during deep brain stimulation procedures appear to be safe, new ...

The prefrontal cortex -- an area of the brain responsible for executive functions, such as planning, working memory, and impulse control -- has long been implicated in the pathophysiology of ...

Prefrontal brain damage can contribute to impulsive behaviors, which may in turn contribute to criminal behavior that cannot be understood in terms of rational motivations.

Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS ...

Educators present lessons on neuroscience and mindfulness, from the youngest learners all the way up to fifth graders.

A new review shows how stress rewires brain circuits, shaping anxiety and depression symptoms, opening precision treatment ...

Kids with conduct issues can pose a unique challenge to parents. New research is showing it's crucial to keep calm.

Recent research, published in Biological Psychiatry, provides the first proof that evidence-based parenting programs are ...